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Name:	fulltimer -	Reply
Subject:	Oil
Date:	9/3/2004 10:08:10 AM

AnchorbayDon said

"change the oil and filter before storing as oil tends to turn acidic over a winter"

Does this mean that the oil should be changed prior to storage and in the spring?

Name:	4thelake -	Reply
Subject:	Oil
Date:	9/7/2004 7:31:21 PM

I Think there are differnt points on this one. I usually only change in the spring. Most oil will totally drain into the pan over the course of the shutdown period. This will then not cause any problems with the storage. If you are dilligent in the spring for summerization and only run the engine for the period of time to heat up the oil for draining, the acidity problem is not as much as a factor. Ancor bay is correct but I feel there is no danger by storing with old oil and then changing in the spring. But as always check the owners manual to view their recomendations.

Name:	AnchorbayDon -	Reply
Subject:	Oil
Date:	9/12/2004 9:12:40 PM

Unless you use the boat daily (like the marine police, etc), you should only need to change your crankcase oil once per year. I suggested that it be done as part of winterization in the Fall to prevent an acidic condition from developing.

The normal maintenance cycle for us is to change oil, filter, fuel filter, if necessary, and gear lube in the Fall. We also run POTABLE antifreeze through the block, fog the carbeurator or throttle body intake to lube the internals of the fuel system, and put stablizer in the fuel tank.

There is a debate whether to store the boat with the fuel tank full or empty. By filling the tank, you will reduce condensation. By storing it with an almost empty tank, you will likely get some condensation but have less old fuel to deal with in the Spring. Who is right???????

In the Fall is also a good time to replace the impeller since this usuallyu requires a changeout of lower unit lubricant. (Impellers should be changed, proactively every other year to prevent serious problems and lost weekends. If your anodes are shot (these are the sacrificial metal pieces attached to your outdrive, in most cases), replace them before you have problems.

You should probably save any plug changing or tuneup activities until Spring when it will be just before you get to enjoy a well tuned motor.

If you need help with any of this or if you need an impeller or anode, contact the dealer where you bought the engine or any local marina.

Name:	MartyK -	Reply
Subject:	Oil
Date:	9/13/2004 6:52:37 PM

Hi Anchor Bay,

Thank you for all the usefull information. I am unsure what you mean when you said "fog" the carb. Would you please enlighten me.

Thanks for your help.

Name:	4Golf -	Reply
Subject:	Impeller
Date:	9/15/2004 9:45:58 PM

Just curious...I asked my on-the-lake dealer about replacing the impeller before I bedded down the boat for the winter. He said that it should be done in the spring, as there was no sense in having a "new part sit there over the winter," if I understood him correctly. Is there any truth to this??? Does a few months of sitting there cold & dry damage the (?)plastic part? I would appreciate your helpful advice.

Name:	4thelake -	Reply
Subject:	Impeller
Date:	9/21/2004 9:45:24 PM

Its rubber and it will take the oval type shape of the pump housing from the compression if it just sits in there. If you wait you will get more life out of the new one. It wont nessarly hurt it but it definatly does it no good.

Name:	4Golf -	Reply
Subject:	Impeller
Date:	9/21/2004 10:26:16 PM

Thanks....I think I'll make it part of my summerizing plans.

Name:	AnchorbayDon -	Reply
Subject:	Oil
Date:	9/23/2004 8:09:42 AM

There is a fogging oil spray that is sprayed into the air intake to lubricate the fuel system internals. We do this last and let the engine 'choke down' on it.

Name:	AnchorbayDon -	Reply
Subject:	Impeller
Date:	9/23/2004 8:11:34 AM

It matters a lot more that you change the impeller every other year than when you put it in. It adds no value to do in in the WInter and, in certain pumps the impeller can take the shape of the housing, but if it is new, live rubber, it really won't matter much.

Name:	CAT BOAT -	Reply
Subject:	Impeller
Date:	10/19/2007 4:45:08 PM

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